Rural Covenant in Gannan: In October of the 13th year of Zhengde (15 18), Wang Yangming, inspired by the rural Covenant of Lushi in the Song Dynasty and the rural Covenant in the early Ming Dynasty, began to implement the rural Covenant in Gannan, that is, the rural Covenant in Gannan.
Influence of Nangan Township Covenant: The function of Yangming Nangan Township Covenant is obvious, and its influence on the local area can be explained in detail from the aspects of stabilizing social order, improving folk customs and beautifying customs. The attitude towards Xinmin and the relevant measures to stabilize Xinmin put forward in the Rural Convention made Xinmin live in harmony with local residents, thus eliminating one of the factors that caused social instability in southern Jiangxi.
It is forbidden for villagers to collude with mountain thieves, thus eliminating the internal causes of unrest. Contract length plays an important role in maintaining rural order. For example, for disputes between villagers, contract duration mediation can minimize conflicts.
Brief introduction of Wang Yangming
Wang Shouren (1472 65438+1October 31529 65438+1October 9), whose real name is Wang Yun, whose name is Bo 'an, whose name is Yangming, is a Leshan layman from Yuyao, Zhejiang.
Wang Shouren is the son of Wang Hua, a senior official in Nanjing. In the twelfth year of Hongzhi (1499), Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty was a scholar and served as an official in the three dynasties of Xiaozong, Wuzong and Sejong. Since the Ministry of Punishment, he has successively served as Longchang Yicheng, Luling County Order, Youyoudu Yushi, Governor of Gannan, Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, etc., and successively put down the bandits in Gannan and Guangdong.
In his later years, officials paid homage to Shi Yu, the capital of Nanjing Ministry of War. Jiajing died in November (1529 65438+ 10) at the age of 57. Ming Mu Zong posthumously awarded Xinjian Hou, and posthumous title was named "Wencheng". In the 12th year of Wanli (1584), he was enshrined in the Confucius Temple.